Volunteers may choose to work directly with patients and their families.
In doing so, a volunteer may:
Help alleviate fears of dying, being alone or feeling isolated
Provide a connection to the community
Help families access community resources and community activities
Provide opportunities for spiritual care
Work directly with our bereavement coordinator to:
Learn the principles of bereavement with emphasis on listening and communication skills
Make home visits, telephone contacts and/or written correspondence
Learn to assess grief recovery
Provide spiritual care support
Answer phones, assist with filing, data entry, preparing mailings, faxing, updating social media formats, etc.
Help with community health fairs, educational programs, special events, etc.
